Harvard Law Review: The Best of Constitutional Law

Author: (USA) Robert H. Bork et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The articles selected for this collection mainly fall into two categories: one is the timeless classics that have had a lasting impact on the development of the U.S. Constitution, such as the two mentioned above and Professor Cheff's commentary on freedom of speech; the other is recent summaries by prominent scholars on the development of U.S. constitutional (law) thought. Some of these may reflect personal opinions, but they still provide insights into the new developments in certain aspects of the U.S. Constitution. Overall, the standard for the former is higher. Time, like a relentless tide, erodes the influence of thoughts over time. For ordinary papers, the older they are, the weaker their impact; only true classics, like aged wine, can develop a richer aroma as time passes. Whether the more recent works belong to one category or the other depends on our judgment and fate. As we see it now, they represent milestones in constitutional studies during this period, though they may one day be overshadowed by even greater achievements.